Tap-and-Go: Super Tweaks to Speed up Domestic Rugby

The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific's new law changes

Analysis - They're designed to speed up the game, but will it have a knock on effect for the All Blacks?

Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby

A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".

Why Super Rugby Pacific bosses have told TMOs to stop interfering in matches

Super Rugby Pacific’s lawmakers have vowed to keep television match officials on a short leash, while announcing five rule changes to speed-up games.

Super Rugby reins in TMO, trials five laws

Super Rugby Pacific continues to limit the influence of TMOs as part of a broader push to speed up games and cut unnecessary stoppages. Reducing breaks in play and increasing ball-in-play time have been identified as key priorities as Super Rugby enters its 30th year, Stuff.co.nz reports. Even All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has publicly voiced frustration at frequent interruptions, describing repeated TMO interventions as a handbrake on the spec…

Five further law tweaks for Super Rugby Pacific

Super Rugby Pacific has continued its push to provide an entertaining spectacle as is possible, with five further law variations announced for the 2026 season.